The 48-year-old Asian elephant died in her exhibit yard 'surrounded by her keepers and other Zoo staff who have cared for her over the years,' the zoo said in a statement
The 48-year-old Asian elephant died Wednesday in her exhibit yard"surrounded by her keepers and other Zoo staff who have cared for her over the years," the zoo said in a statement published online.Last night we said goodbye to our 48-year-old elephant, Little Mac. After announcing she was on hospice care earlier this week, the decision was made to humanely euthanize her yesterday evening.
Julie Barnes, the zoo's director of animal care and health, said in a press statement before Little Mac's death."We held out hope that she would bounce back, but her bad days now greatly outnumber her good days."The zoo's beloved elephant suffered medical issues that were common in geriatric elephants, as well as some new problems, including gastrointestinal issues, weight loss, lowered activity levels, and a loss of appetite, according to the press release.
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